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24 * Visual progress indicator interface.
29 public interface IProgressIndicator
32 * Visual indication of some operation taking place. On first call with a
33 * particular ID an indicator with the given message is added. The indicator
34 * is removed with a second call with same ID.
37 * - displayed message for operation
39 * - unique handle for this indicator
41 public abstract void setProgressBar(String message, long id);
44 * register a handler for the progress bar identified by id
49 public abstract void registerHandler(long id,
50 IProgressIndicatorHandler handler);
54 * @return true if any progress bars are still active
56 boolean operationInProgress();